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Prepare for funding, SEFA
Created by SEFA, this guide outlines four key areas—Purpose, Plan, Profit, and Prudence—for social enterprises to focus on when preparing for funding.
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This document is a guide created by SEFA, a social finance organisation, outlining four key areas (Purpose, Plan, Profit, and Prudence) that social enterprises should focus on when preparing for funding.
It provides practical advice on how to articulate an organisation's mission, demonstrate operational capabilities, showcase financial sustainability, and manage risks effectively.
This guide offers insights into what funders and investors look for, and helps social enterprises position themselves for securing funding and building long-term partnerships that can support their growth and impact.
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